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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.22, 9,309.20 and 2,046.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.22, 9,309.20 and 2,046.51 is: 3,070.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.22 : 9,309.20 = 2,046.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.22/9,309.20 = 2,046.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.22x = 9,309.20 × 2,046.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.22x = 19,051,370.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,051,370.89/6,205.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.22

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